To celebrate that we have re-established shooting at York Scout Activity Centre, Snowball Plantation we are offering an opportunity for Scouts, Explorers and Leaders to book a slot to try it out. We hope to then have a competition in Spring 2027, with prizes for the best scores. Each participant will be allocated to a...
Escape is a wide game competition where teams of Explorers have 24 hours to navigate across countryside to a number of bases, without being ‘caught’ by adult Catcher Teams. The event is popular and has been running since 2013 and is likely to get booked up quickly. Escape is organised by our Events Delivery Team. ...
Jamboree on the Air is an annual event for people in Scouting worldwide. It involves communicating with Scouts around the world via Amateur Radio. You can look up http://jotajoti.info/ for more information. We will be setting up a base at Osbaldwick Scout Hall to enable York Scouts to join in. Contact Kevin Parton for details.
Over the past few years we have supported Explorers from York to participate in Explorer Belt trips overseas that have been organised through other District/County teams. We want to see if we can plan our own trip, provisionally in 2028, for City of York District. This video call is to bring people together to discuss...
Opportunity to gain a qualification to run Archery sessions in Scouts. This is part of revamping and enhancing activity provision at York Scout Activity Centre, so we would like volunteers from York Scouts to join our pool of instructors. In return City of York Scouts will cover costs of the course, and you will be...
Two Scouts or Explorers are invited from each Scout Group plus some uniformed adults from across the District to represent York Scouts, at this important public event. Each Group Lead Volunteer should advise Nigel White of their selected nominees by the end of October. Joining Instructions will be sent to each attendee. Scout Groups are...
Online session to support Section Team Leaders and Team Members to manage behaviour effectively. We will discuss strategies and gain tips on how to support young people as well as exploring adaptations and responses for those with additional needs. To book your place please contact tracy.mcewan@yorkscouts.org.uk. Please note, this is a repeat of the session...
Get ready to learn essential first response skills in our Module 10 full course happening in Harrogate - don't miss out! Module 10 - First Response (Harrogate) Full Course Hey there, are you ready to learn all about first response? Join us at the Harrogate & Nidderdale District Scout Headquarters for this in-person event. Get...
These championships are open to any member of City of York Scouts who are already able to play chess. This gives young people an opportunity to have fun applying and developing their skills in games with others of a similar age. There are planned to be 3 categories of competition aligned to age groups: Junior...
Have some party fun with other Squirrels and Beavers. The Squirrels Party is up first 10:30-12:30, followed by the Beavers Party 13:30-15:30. £8 per young person to cover costs of the venue, food, entertainment and a gift from Santa. Each Scout Group will be invoiced the total fees for their attendees. When travelling to the...
